'Monsters' like Alonso, Hamilton a rare breed in Formula 1, says former driver
Former Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa has described what he thinks sets apart "monsters" like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso from the rest of the F1 ranks.
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Asian federation chief dismisses criticism of Qatar's rights record
DOHA: The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday (Nov 24) brushed off criticism over World Cup host Qatar's human rights record, instead lavishing praise on the Gulf country's organisation of the tournament.
Riyadh revs up for Toyota Drag Race Championship second round
RIYADH: The second round of the Toyota Drag Race Championship on Thursday at the Dirab Motor Park in Riyadh will see 67 competitors from the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait compete.
World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar
AL KHOR, Qatar: The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday (Nov 20) with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT rights and social restrictions, staking its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament.
Egypt's Sisi to attend Qatar World Cup opening ceremony – state TV
CAIRO : Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will head to Qatar to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday, state TV quoted the presidency as saying.
Saudi crown prince MbS in Qatar for World Cup opening ceremony
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, arrived to Doha late on Saturday to attend the 2022 Qatar World Cup's opening ceremony on Sunday in a show of Gulf solidarity after a three-year regional dispute ended last year.
Saudi crown prince MbS to attend Qatar world cup on Sunday
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Doha late on Saturday to attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup on Sunday, the Amiri Diwan of Qatar said.
Infantino to serve another four-year term as FIFA President
DOHA: FIFA President Gianni Infantino will serve another four-year term at the helm of world soccer’s governing body after emerging as the only candidate for the next election in March.